South Dakota Stockgrowers to Hold Quarterly Meeting in Winner

November 23, 2007

South Dakota Stockgrowers Association will hold their November quarterly meeting in Winner, S.D. at the Holiday Inn Express on Nov. 28 and 29. Registration begins at 10 a.m. (central time) on the 28th with the first committee meeting beginning at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited and urged to attend. Stockgrowers Vice President Kenny Fox, Belvidere, S.D. said “The issues of the SD Stockgrowers no longer pertain only to livestock producers, but to everyone with an interest in the economy of rural South Dakota.” Fox further explained “The subjects to be discussed at the Winner quarterly include water issues as reported by Ag and Natural Resource Committee Chairman Linda Gilbert, who recently attended a National Water Planning Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah; the National Animal Identification System by Animal Health & ID Committee Chairman Bill Kluck; and many other issues such as property taxes, wildlife concerns, personal property rights and more.” Noon luncheon attendees will enjoy presentations by local FFA students including Ty Littau who recently returned from an extemporaneous speaking competition in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lunch will be catered by Homestyle CafŽ, Colome, S.D. at the Holiday Inn Express. Featured speaker will be R-CALF USA Vice President Randy Stevenson, Wheatland, Wyoming following a 6:00 PM dinner. Stevenson, who is also the author of the Stevenson Report will bring everyone up to date on the litigation regarding the over thirty month age (OTM) rule, which would allow older cattle to be imported into the United States. Stevenson will also provide an update on the progress of the Farm Bill. Fox said “The meeting is open to the public and everyone is urged to attend, members and non-members alike. SD Stockgrowers is a member driven organization, therefore input from the public is important.” Stockgrowers appreciate support from local sponsors including BankWest Insurance, Engel Trucking, Littau Angus, MidDakota Meats, LLC, Schramm Furniture, Inc., Southern Belles CattleWomen and Winner Livestock Auction.